Searching for a "failed" tank

[dma22120]

Strange request, I know. I'm a photographer and passed several shoots due to lacking the equipment. I'm trying to correct that situation. I have everything, but the tank is steel and is almost 28'' tall, 6 1/2" across. The model is only 5' 3". She has already told me it's way too heavy.
I should mention that except for the tank, everything I have is in visually good condition and is non-functional.
I know that scrap tanks are worth money to a scrapyard and would be willing to pay a fair price for something that weighs much less.
Any suggestions as to where to look that's fairly local to Cleveland?

 

[spectrum]

SeaHunt used balsa wood props. That explains how Mike Nelson could sling doubles around like poi.

 

[g1138]

Rent a low filled aluminum tank from your local dive shop?

 

[halocline]

The lightest weight scuba tank that's about the right size would be either a steel LP72, 26lbs, or an aluminum 63, about 27lbs. The LP72 is 7" in diameter, about 25" tall, and the AL63 is 7.25" in diameter and slightly shorter, maybe 22". Those weights and heights are without the valve. You can probably find LP72s around for $50 or less. You could ask at the dive shops or a hydro facility. The marks on the tank say 3AA 2250.

Aluminum tanks are often heavier on land than their steel counterparts. If 26lbs is too heavy, your only option is a fake. There might be something plastic available. There are smaller SCBA tanks around that firemen use.

 

[jIM STEELE]

I'm in oakland ca. and have some for display we have cut the bottom off to make them a lot lighter the bottom is thick and heavy any dive shop that hydros should have some

---------- Post added February 22nd, 2013 at 11:24 AM ----------

mine are 24" tall with no valve and weigh 21 lbs

 

[gurnie]

I see old tanks on craigslist all the time.. An AL63 or even a old LP72 would work out great for you.

 

[triplecove]

Depending on what the "model" looks like I could stand behind her and hold it up.